A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
2 lessons

Let’s go around the world

General Lifestyle

In the first lesson, students talk about travelling in general. As a second lesson, choose Lesson 2A to practise collocations; choose Lesson 2B to compare countries; or choose Lesson 2C to practise language useful when travelling by plane.

A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
2 lessons

Tell me what happened

General Grammar

In the first lesson, students learn how to use Past Continuous and Past Simple. They practise them by creating excuses for people in difficult situations. In the second lesson, students further practise the two tenses by creating stories set in posh places.

practise will and won’t
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 45 min

I’ll do it better next time!

General Grammar

Practise will and won’t with this lesson! Students talk about everyday life situations and use will and won’t to express promises, offers and decisions. They also examine situations and create dialogues based on pictures.

conflict resolution lesson plan
C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min

Agree to disagree? Negotiating conflict

Business General

Explore the world of conflict with this lesson! Students discuss conflict narratives, resolution tactics, and personal conflict styles. They learn collocations, discuss opinion statements, and listen to a podcast.

B2 / Upper Intermediate
3 lessons

Discussing social media

General Lifestyle Technology

In this lesson set, students not only discuss different aspects of social media but revise and practise useful grammar and vocabulary

B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
2 lessons

Expressing likelihood

Business General Technology

In the first lesson, students learn language to express likelihood. In the second lesson, they practise the target language while talking about a topic of interest.

B1 / Intermediate
3 lessons

Talking about money and finances

Business General

Throughout the set students get the chance to use vocabulary related to money and finance in various discussions.

advanced lesson on friendship
C1 / Advanced
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

The more the merrier? Friendships and Dunbar’s number

General

Engage students in talking about friendships with this lesson! They watch a video about a social theory, examine friendship situations, discuss their challenges and do some extra vocabulary activity.

C1 / Advanced
2 lessons

Expressing opinions using adjectives

General Technology

The set presents an opportunity for students to learn useful vocabulary to express opinions and use it while talking about potentially worrying trends.

A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
2 lessons

Talking about people

General

In the first lesson, students talk about people and personalities. In the second lesson, they delve into relationships and meeting people.

practise phrasal verbs
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Calm down and carry on! (phrasal verbs)

General

With this worksheet, students review and practise phrasal verbs. They create sentences, play “two truths and a lie” and complete phrasal verbs. They also develop endings to stories, create dialogues and complete statements to talk about their opinions and preferences.

lesson on prepositional phrases
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

I keep it for luck (prepositional phrases)

General

Step into the world of prepositional phrases! Students talk about important objects, watch a promotional video, practise prepositional phrases and write short stories.

talk about accents
C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 60 min

This is why we have accents (pronunciation activities)

General

Engage in the exploration of accents and pronunciation! Students talk about how they feel speaking a foreign language, explore vocabulary to discuss accents and practise pronunciation skills.

B2 / Upper Intermediate
2 lessons

Learning to say ‘no’

General

This lesson set focuses on ways to say ‘no’ and the importance of protecting personal boundaries. It focuses on introducing and practising appropriate functional language.

A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
2 lessons

Expressing opinions (A2)

General

In the first lesson, students learn language to express and ask for opinions. In the second lesson, they use the language extensively while talking about a topic of your choice.

talking about personality types
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Lone wolf or social butterfly? Understanding personalities

General

With this lesson, students talk about personality types, revise adjectives to describe themselves and watch a video about how birth order affects a person. They also brainstorm why people change their personalities and discuss whether they agree with different opinions.

stative and active verbs
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

The things we want and the things we need (stative verbs)

General Grammar

In this lesson, students dive into the world of self-expression, watch an ad for a trading website and practise stative and active verbs. They also talk about their preferences and use the target vocabulary to describe people’s personalities.

financial crimes vocabulary
C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 75 min

Financial crimes

General Global Issues

In this lesson, students practise vocabulary related to financial crimes and watch a video about money laundering. They also discuss real cases of financial fraud, read a film synopsis and talk about their personal opinions.

C1 / Advanced
2 lessons

Let’s be clear

General

In the first lesson, students learn to explain things with precision and to ask for clarification. In the second lesson, they use the functional language to express their points of view on a chosen topic.

B2 / Upper Intermediate
3 lessons

Getting things done

General

This lesson set focuses on ways to be productive letting students learn useful vocabulary and structures and practise them in multiple activities.

A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
2 lessons

Practising Present Simple and Continuous

General Lifestyle

In the first lesson, students revise Present Simple and Present Continuous. In the second lesson, they practise the tenses in speaking using different contexts.

ESL lesson about spring
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Spring is in the air

General

This fun lesson contains various standalone activities that allow students to explore vocabulary to talk about spring, do a crossword puzzle and practise collocations with ‘green’. They can also discuss reasons for enjoying or disliking spring and practise phrasal verbs.

talking about personal boundaries
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

From a pushover to your own boss

General

With this lesson, students talk about personal boundaries, watch a video with tips and practise vocabulary related to the topic. They also reflect upon responses to challenging situations and discuss different points of view.

A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
2 lessons

City and transport

General Grammar

In the first lesson, students talk about cities and learn quantifiers. In the second lesson, they talk about transport in cities using the quantifiers.

talking about money and finances
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Let’s talk money

General

With this speaking lesson, students talk about financial literacy, listen to excerpts from a podcast on the topic and discuss their experiences and perspectives. They also analyse money-related situations and come up with solutions.

C1 / Advanced
2 lessons

Forming logical arguments

Business General Technology

In the first lesson of this set, students learn and practise conjunctions while talking about argumentation. Then, they further practise the conjunctions while using arguments to discuss some moral dilemmas.

B1 / Intermediate
3 lessons

Making comparisons

General

This lesson set provides opportunities to practise making comparisons and discuss interesting and relatable topics for intermediate learners.

compound nouns
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Mountain tops and rooftops (compound nouns)

General

In this curious lesson, students learn and practise compound nouns (e.g. sunlight, peanut butter, beach bar, etc.), discuss a funny ad to attract tourists to Sweden and create an ad for their country.

talking about culture shock
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Culture shock

General

With this speaking lesson, students talk about culture shock, share their perspectives and discuss what the experience of a foreign exchange student might be. They also watch a short video and practise vocabulary related to the topic.

speaking about misunderstandings
B1 / Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

How to deal with misunderstandings

Business General

With this speaking lesson, students discuss situations that might cause misunderstandings, watch a short and funny ad and analyse tips on how to avoid miscommunication.

C1 / Advanced
2 lessons

Talking about personal traits

General

The lessons in this set are connected by a common topic: students discuss how personality traits affect different areas of life.

opposite verbs
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Opposites attract

General

With this fun lesson, students practise opposite verbs, talk about themselves, read about “Opposite Day” and create scenarios where things are different from what they usually are.

B2 / Upper Intermediate
2 lessons

Talking about advantages and disadvantages

Business General Lifestyle Technology

In the first lesson, students learn language to talk about advantages and disadvantages. In the second lesson, they practise the target language while talking about a topic of interest.

B1 / Intermediate
2 lessons

Expressing opinions (B1)

General Lifestyle Technology

In the first lesson students learn and practise functional language useful when giving opinions. The language is then used in the second lesson to discuss different ideas.

A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
3 lessons

Getting to know new students (A2)

Business General

This lesson set is designed to give you an opportunity to learn more about your new beginner (A2) students: their work, hobbies, and experiences.

ESL lesson about dreams
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Dream on!

General

Explore the wonders of dreams in this lesson! Students dive into dream analysis, watch a video about the benefits of dreaming, practise vocabulary about sleep habits, and discuss the meanings of common dreams.

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